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Does it always come to medications?
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<blockquote data-quote="PatriotsGirl" data-source="post: 385978"><p>Because of my experience the only medication I am willing to use is antidepressants. Stimulants did great for my kids' grades but there have been consequences that I do not feel is worth it. My difficult child went on to using meth (not to scare you, but stimulants are addictive and she got addicted to that "speedy" feeling). I have noticed with my son taking it, that his grades are better, for sure. But he was starting to show anger and irritation and that is SO not like my son. So, I stopped giving him the stimulants and I am seeing the happy little boy again. We will see how school goes but I think I am going to try a whole lot of other things to help his schoolwork before I resort to stimulants again. </p><p>I have found that difficult child's ODD is MUCH better if her depression is being treated. Depression is definitely not just sadness. The depression my difficult child (and myself) have is agitated depression. Meaning we are irritable and agitated all the time. I believe that is the case for many ODD kids, too. We both take prozac (not sure if she is taking hers, but I am definitely taking mine) and it really takes the edge off. I can't help but smile. It has really helped me a lot, which in turn affects how I treat others. </p><p>Anyhow, just my two cents from my experiences.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PatriotsGirl, post: 385978"] Because of my experience the only medication I am willing to use is antidepressants. Stimulants did great for my kids' grades but there have been consequences that I do not feel is worth it. My difficult child went on to using meth (not to scare you, but stimulants are addictive and she got addicted to that "speedy" feeling). I have noticed with my son taking it, that his grades are better, for sure. But he was starting to show anger and irritation and that is SO not like my son. So, I stopped giving him the stimulants and I am seeing the happy little boy again. We will see how school goes but I think I am going to try a whole lot of other things to help his schoolwork before I resort to stimulants again. I have found that difficult child's ODD is MUCH better if her depression is being treated. Depression is definitely not just sadness. The depression my difficult child (and myself) have is agitated depression. Meaning we are irritable and agitated all the time. I believe that is the case for many ODD kids, too. We both take prozac (not sure if she is taking hers, but I am definitely taking mine) and it really takes the edge off. I can't help but smile. It has really helped me a lot, which in turn affects how I treat others. Anyhow, just my two cents from my experiences. [/QUOTE]
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